Non-stop flights to New Plymouth (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport is a small airport in New Zealand. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 3 domestic flights to New Plymouth.
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All direct flights to New Plymouth Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to New Plymouth Best time to visit New Plymouth Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 318 flights arriving at New Plymouth Airport, which are 77 flights per week or 11 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to New Plymouth are routes from Auckland (AKL) in New Zealand and Wellington (WLG), also in New Zealand. These two routes together are operated 261 times this month, and make up for 82% of all monthly arrivals at New Plymouth Airport.
The longest flight to New Plymouth NPL is departing from Christchurch (CHC). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes and covers a distance of 321 miles (517 km).
List of all direct flights to New Plymouth
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to New Plymouth, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to New Plymouth.
Airlines flying to New Plymouth
The only airline that flies to New Plymouth is Air New Zealand.
What is the best time to visit New Plymouth?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
New Plymouth is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit New Plymouth is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
International flights to New Plymouth
Currently there are no international flights to New Plymouth. The only flights to New Plymouth are domestic flights within New Zealand. To get to New Plymouth from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Auckland or Christchurch.
Domestic flights to New Plymouth
Flights from New Zealand to New Plymouth
There are 3 airports in New Zealand that have non-stop domestic flights to New Plymouth.
From Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, all direct flights to New Plymouth are operated by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
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Alternative airports near New Plymouth
Flying to an alternative airport near New Plymouth could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to New Plymouth (NPL) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Whanganui (WAG) and Hamilton (HLZ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in New Plymouth?
There is 1 airport in New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL).
What is the best airport to fly into New Plymouth?
The most convenient airport to fly into New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL).
How many airlines fly to New Plymouth?
There is 1 airline flying to New Plymouth, which is Air New Zealand, as of May 2026.
Which airlines fly to New Plymouth?
Air New Zealand is the only airline flying to New Plymouth.
Which alliances are flying to New Plymouth?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to New Plymouth.
How many nonstop flights are there to New Plymouth?
There are roughly 318 flights arriving at New Plymouth every month (or 77 flights each week), from a total of 3 airports - all within New Zealand.
What is the official name of New Plymouth Airport?
The official name of New Plymouth Airport is New Plymouth Airport.
What is the airport code of New Plymouth Airport?
The airport code of New Plymouth Airport is NPL.
What are the most popular flights to New Plymouth?
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are the 3 most popular routes to New Plymouth. For a complete overview of all flight routes to New Plymouth, please use our flight map.
